Structure of the United States Armed Forces

Structure of the United States Armed Forces

Military units in the United States Army
Name Number of personnel Number of subordinate units Officer in charge
Corps 30,000+ 2 divisions Lieutenant General

Division 10,000–20,000 2/3 regiments or brigades Major General

Brigade 2000–5000 2+ battalions Brigadier

Battalion 300–1000 2–6 companies Colonel

Company 150–300 3–6 platoons Captain

Platoon 30–40 2+ squads Lieutenant

Squad 8–12 2+ fireteams NCO (Sergeant)

Fireteam 4–5 n/a NCO

Military units in the United States Army
Name	Number of personnel	Number of subordinate units	Officer in charge
Corps	30,000+	2 divisions	Lieutenant General
Division	10,000–20,000	2/3 regiments or brigades	Major General
Brigade	2000–5000	2+ battalions	Brigadier
Battalion	300–1000	2–6 companies	Colonel
Company	150–300	3–6 platoons	Captain
Platoon	30–40	2+ squads	Lieutenant
Squad	8–12	2+ fireteams	NCO (Sergeant)
Fireteam	4–5	n/a	NCO